- Location
- Geneva Geneva Switzerland
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co., the legendary New York jeweler founded in 1837, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a house synonymous with timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and cultural influence. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. cultivates a refined, client-centric environment where creativity, precision, and service excellence are highly valued. Its teams span retail, design, manufacturing, merchandising, corporate functions, and sustainability, united by a commitment to innovation and responsible luxury. With the strength of a global maison and the heritage of an American icon, Tiffany & Co. provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape moments of beauty, celebration, and lasting meaning.
Tiffany & Co. seeks an Operational Methods Engineer for a temporary 12-month contract in Geneva, Switzerland. The role leads new-product industrialization, production-process optimization, BOM management in Windchill PLM, production tooling and cross-functional problem-solving within its watchmaking division.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead all or part of the industrialization of new products (40%).
- Work with managers on production-process industrialization and process improvement.
- Optimize manufacturing and assembly processes and methods from design through production, including design standards, design-to-cost, standard times, workplace ergonomics, correction-loop control and tooling.
- Establish operational routings and work instructions.
- Convert design bills of materials into manufacturing bills of materials in Windchill PLM, in collaboration with relevant departments (20%).
- Analyze, create and implement modification requests with the requesting departments.
- Design production fixtures for quality and production purposes, and monitor their realization through internal 3D printing or external orders (30%).
- Manage and maintain production tools and equipment.
- Lead technical sessions with internal and external partners (10%).
- Participate in resolving product and process issues.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in industrial project management and process optimization.
- Knowledge of PLM tools, particularly Windchill.
- Ability to design and use production tools, including 3D printing.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Problem-solving skills and change-management experience.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work in a dynamic, growing environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability in managing changes and challenges in a small organization.
- Commitment to innovation and finding creative solutions to production problems.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years
Education
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Culture
Tiffany & Co. fosters a refined, client-centric workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for heritage shape the employee experience. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to moments of meaning within one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.
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